Events

Join this friendly group of volunteers turning fabric destined for landfill into shopping bags for Papakura. Only basic sewing skills required.

From Garden to Table: A Plant‑Based Kai Experience with Different Dinners and the Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa. Why do we want people to eat plant based diets? This is one of the most powerful ways we can contribute to reducing CO2 emissions, our own individual climate action. Discover the joy of creating vibrant, nourishing meals straight […]

This series of workshops includes: * Introduction to Sewing and Safety -  the essential parts of a sewing machine, how to thread it, change settings, and sew basic stitches safely and confidently * Practice core skills such as cutting fabric correctly, pinning, seam allowances, backstitching, and pressing seams * Getting comfortable with straight stitching * […]

Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together! Whether you love crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting, or cross-stitch, this is your space to relax, connect, and craft with purpose. Our focus is on waste minimisation and mindful making - using upcycled materials, repurposing fabric scraps, and sharing tips for eco-friendly crafting. […]

Join Lisa for this interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop at the beautiful hosts venue Sustainable Papakura Base and discover the world of microgreens, sprouts and homegrown salads. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad using freshly harvested greens. Microgreens have nutritional value and are […]

Join this friendly group of volunteers turning fabric destined for landfill into shopping bags for Papakura. Only basic sewing skills required.

This series of workshops includes: * Introduction to Sewing and Safety - the essential parts of a sewing machine, how to thread it, change settings, and sew basic stitches safely and confidently * Practice core skills such as cutting fabric correctly, pinning, seam allowances, backstitching, and pressing seams * Getting comfortable with straight stitching * […]

Sew Sustainable: Repair, Repurpose, Redesign, Free/Booking Required NEW WEEKDAY WORKSHOP! Join the Sustainable Fashion Movement! Do you love fashion but hate waste? Want to give your clothes a second life? Sew Sustainable is your chance to learn practical skills that make a difference! Repair – Fix those rips, tears, and broken zips. Repurpose – Transform […]

Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together! Whether you love crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting, or cross-stitch, this is your space to relax, connect, and craft with purpose. Our focus is on waste minimisation and mindful making - using upcycled materials, repurposing fabric scraps, and sharing tips for eco-friendly crafting. […]

Love Local, Live Local, Shop Local. Enjoy locally made, or pre-loved items while supporting your community and reducing stress on our environment. We’ve moved from a Handmade Market outside the Pahurehure Shops, to the indoor environment of the Papakura Rec Centre, and now you’ll find us at the Edmund Hillary Library Foyer , Great South […]